perhaps
adverb
, ˈpraps\
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Synonyms for perhaps
Synonyms: Adverb
conceivably, maybe, mayhap, perchance, possibly
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Examples of perhaps in a Sentence
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perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt itRecent Examples on the Web: Adverb
Because the Heat cannot aggregate Leonard in a trade until Sept. 6 (two months from when he was acquired), perhaps there is an intentional holding pattern. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Could Heat invert, with big men shooting the threes?," 2 Sep. 2019 Jalen’s debut was the headliner here in Norman, Oklahoma, but perhaps more interesting to the home crowd of 84,534 was the performance of the defense for the better part of three quarters. — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, "Jalen Hurts takes center stage for Oklahoma, college football," 2 Sep. 2019 For the evening — which seemed to be perhaps a date night — Qualley, 24, rocked a black blazer-style mini dress and silver heels, with her dark hair pulled back into a low ponytail. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Pete Davidson and Margaret Qualley Hold Hands in Venice Amid Romance Rumors," 2 Sep. 2019 So perhaps this month can be something of a showcase tour. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres notes: Lauer deals with cold fingers; Bolanos called up to start; Myers’ big trip?," 2 Sep. 2019 With a playing resume as full as perhaps any non-coordinator at the FBS level, Lyght jumps into drills to demonstrate proper technique. — Mike Berardino, Indianapolis Star, "Notre Dame great Todd Lyght pays it forward with new generation of cornerbacks," 1 Sep. 2019 But perhaps the biggest takeaway from Saturday's opener was Wilson. — Gentry Estes, The Courier-Journal, "Led by Terry Wilson, Kentucky football's passing game wakes up at just the right time," 31 Aug. 2019 And there’s perhaps no better time to work on that to-do list than during the quiet days of autumn. — Justin Franz, Houston Chronicle, "Have Glacier National Park to yourself in the fall," 30 Aug. 2019 Opponents of Johnson’s move view it as a cynical and perhaps unconstitutional maneuver. — Laura Beers, The Conversation, "Why the queen said yes to Boris Johnson’s request to suspend Parliament," 29 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'perhaps.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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